[Seraphine's POV]Not answering and not rejecting either.Not nodding in agreement either.After my statement was uttered, all I got was this horse-drawn carriage starting to move along the road. The golden horse propelled both of us, creating a pull from the wheels that defied gravity.Inside the carriage, I sat alone in silence. Observing something that felt familiar, like the first time Jesse had just met me.‘Is it just my feeling, or does Jesse seem to be reverting to his original self?’ I thought, suddenly feeling anxious.‘Oh, it can't be. He couldn't possibly find it strange when I asked to return to Silverbrook Haven village, right? It's a village so close to the Cassian Kingdom. It shouldn't be an issue for him.’Although I thought so, discomfort about Jesse's response, which seemed so odd to me, lingered in my mind.Throughout our journey, all I could do was dwell on negative thoughts. Unfortunately, I realized something too late.That the reason behind Jesse's cold demeano
[Seraphine's POV]"First, I want to know why you're so daring to enter this village. Even Prince Cassian never visited this village alone."'Wow.' I was amazed by his question.Not because he was asking a sensitive question. But because he was talking about the shortcomings of his prince, Cassian, in front of me, who was supposed to be his future wife.I knew that servants weren't allowed to speak ill of their masters. Especially since Jesse was an Alpha born into the same family as Cassian. Criticizing Cassian would be like revealing his own family's disgrace.And Jesse here had truly changed his demeanor. I was confused about what action to take first."Cassian has his own reasons for not coming to this village alone," I said. Finally, I managed to speak up. "And I came here because it's my duty.""What?" Jesse seemed unhappy with my answer, which seemed to have a double meaning. "But, Miss. You're pregnant!"I tugged at the corner of my lips, forming a smile. Before him, I gave tha
[Seraphine's POV]I laughed in front of him, "I'm actually nothing more than a slave, Jesse. Prince Cassian kindly bought me, and it's my duty to repay his kindness. So, this is all my responsibility."Jesse seemed even more shocked as I continued to express my truth to him. He was completely silent, wide-eyed and staring at me. Not only that, his hands appeared to be trembling.I started feeling a bit sorry for causing him to panic. I guessed the scenario in his mind was that I was actually a new fated mate for Cassian.'He doesn't know that we're both here because of an arrangement. If he knew all my true stories, Jesse might faint.' I thought, finding his reaction a bit amusing."Alright, Jesse. Let's put our conversation aside for now and revisit it later. Now, can I ask for your help? In order to access Estella's memories, I at least need to touch her hand.""Are you suggesting that I should exhume this omega's grave?" he asked with a stuttering voice.Then, when I nodded, I saw
[Seraphine's POV]"Jesse, I'm not sure you can lift that coffin up here," I said. It felt like I winced just looking at the huge and thick coffin. And the depth of this grave almost reached two meters. If I accidentally stepped back and fell in, I might die. Or at the very least, I wouldn't be able to climb back up again."We don't need to lift the coffin, Miss. I just need to bring the body up here for you to examine," he replied."Right." I fell silent for a moment. "True. Why didn't I think of that?"Jesse smiled at my words. With his lips still curled, he began to inch his way down into the grave, treading on the textured soil wall."Please be careful, Jesse," I said with my own sense of anxiety. I leaned forward to watch Jesse's condition down there, becoming increasingly less visible over time.And I wondered, how could Jesse bring Estella's body up here? The grave's height alone is two meters. He couldn't possibly expect me to carry Estella's body from down there, could he?"Mi
[Seraphine's POV]"What did you see, Miss?"I could already guess that Jesse would ask that immediately.Even so, it didn't mean I was ready to answer it right here. Because what I just saw in Estella's memories was similar to the memories I saw in another Omega back then."Jesse, it seems like this news isn't good to hear for you," I answered. "Because it's related to the Maximilian family. And it's bad news."He responded with a serious gaze filled with curiosity. I hoped to give him a clear initial picture of what I was about to say. And I hoped Jesse could understand.At least, so he wouldn't ask me anything else."Please tell me, Miss. Whatever it is. I'm ready to hear it."Jesse's answer was truly unexpected and beyond what I could predict."So ... Are you ready to hear it?" I confirmed once again.And why was it me who sounded unprepared?I took a deep breath to find some calm. This wasn't good; I had experienced this vision twice now, and it felt irrefutable. The first time, I
[Seraphine's POV]"There it is! That's what I've been looking for!" I suddenly exclaimed in my heart."Jesse, we're leaving here now. No need to sneak into Cassian's palace to search for evidence or clues. Because we've had it since earlier."My words sounded messy and rushed, not unlike my steps that were wobbling away.Jesse's earlier explanation felt like the final piece of the puzzle that completes the series of strange riddles I've been trying to solve.First. After finding out that the noble Maximilian family was hiding something from their society, a dangerous magic or curse, I tried to find out who activated it in the first place.Second, that curse was directly linked to the deadly virus spreading in Silverbook Haven village. In other words, the person who created the curse is also responsible for the virus.And third, Dorian Phoenix. If what Jesse said is true, that he's the last descendant of the family that created the curse, then he's my primary suspect in this case!"Mis
[Seraphine's POV]The information Jesse provided didn't help me find a breakthrough. Instead, more questions kept popping up in my head.Why would an entire noble Alpha family perish without a trace?How could the virus be created when the curse's owner had already passed away?And does Cassian know about this? How much does he understand about the curse in his family?I felt like I needed to discuss this with Cassian. Whether he likes it or not, he's the one I can ask for answers right now.So, I asked Jesse to drive the horse carriage again. The two of us decided not to continue touring Silverbrook Haven village. Instead, I needed to get information from Cassian, who was closely related to Dorian Phoenix.________"Jesse, could you help me a little?""Of course, Miss. It's my duty to fulfill any of your wishes.""I need you to drive this horse carriage slowly and avoid heavy bumps. From now on, I will try to enter the memories of this horse carriage. I need to concentrate as much as
[Seraphine's POV]Rather than worrying about my own condition, I am more concerned about Jesse's safety here.He's innocent, just an ordinary Alpha who sacrificed his status as a loyal servant of the Maximilian family to help an omega slave like me.And he willingly shared all the secret information about his family, even though I'm an outsider here.I won't let Jesse get hurt. Not as long as I still have strength. And I won't let Jesse's kindness go in vain.Thanks to him, I was able to identify the most suspicious person, the primary suspect in the virus outbreak case in Silverbrook Haven village._______________"We ... We're safe! We managed to return safely!"Several servants who witnessed our arrival exchanged looks at my tumultuous entrance.The commotion had its reasons. After enduring a long journey for five consecutive hours without rest, without feeling safe even for a moment during the journey, we finally made it back to the Maximilian Kingdom. Without a scratch.No one kn